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Changed Functionality in this Release

This section contains commentary on significant differences from previous releases of firmware on PowerConnect

switches, e.g. the PCM6348/PCM6220/PCM8024/PC8024/PC8024F switches. Dell PowerConnect series switches

closely conform to networking industry standard operational capabilities and administrative interfaces. The differences

below should be studied carefully as attempting to configure or operate the PowerConnect switches in the same manner

as for previous releases of firmware for PowerConnect PCM6348/PCM6220/PCM8024/PC8024/PC8024F switches

may lead to unexpected results.

 New Web Interface

The Web interface has been enhanced with new navigation feature for ease of use.

 CLI Syntax Changes

The CLI has changed significantly to be compatible with the PowerConnect switch standard CLI. Configurations for

previous releases may not be compatible with this release and may need to be updated.

 Unit/Slot/Port Naming Conventions

In-band interfaces are named based on stack unit, slot, and port. Units range from 1-12. Slots range from 0-2. Ports

range from 1-48. Rear panel slots are number 1 and 2. Front panel ports belong to slot 0.

The service port is addressed using the out-of-band keyword.

 Management VLAN Deprecated

The PowerConnect series switches do not have an in-band management VLAN by default. Administrators can

designate a VLAN for support of in-band management operations.

 All Interfaces Default to VLAN 1

By default, all in-band interfaces are members of VLAN 1. The operator may exclude ports from VLAN 1 via

configuration.

 Routing Supported on VLANs Only

Routing is only supported on VLAN interfaces. Routing may not be configured on a physical interface.

 Assigning IP Address Enables Routing

Assigning an IP address to a VLAN enables routing on the VLAN.

 Service/Out-of-band Ethernet Port Defaults to DHCP Addressing

By default, the service/out-of-band Ethernet port will attempt to obtain an address via DHCP.

NOTE:

It is recommended that administrators attach the service/out-of-

band Ethernet port to a physically separate network for out-of-band

network management. The service port does not offer routing or

switching capabilities nor does it offer enhanced protection from DOS

attacks. Configure a VLAN on one or more in-band interfaces for

management of PowerConnect switches over the operational network.

System Firmware Version 4.1.0.6